Question

question 17
1 pts
why did muhammad and his followers leave mecca in 622 and move to medina?
the people of mecca arrested muhammad and forced him to leave the city
medina was a richer, larger city and muhammad wanted a better life for his followers
muhammad received word from the angel gabriel that allah wanted him to leave his home
muhammads message was being rejected by the people of mecca and the quraysh tribe was threatening his life

Explanation:

Muhammad's teachings were met with opposition in Mecca by the Quraysh tribe who were the dominant tribe there and had economic and religious interests in the existing polytheistic order. They rejected his monotheistic message and threatened his life, leading to his migration, known as the Hijra, to Medina.

Answer:

D. Muhammad's message was being rejected by the people of Mecca and the Quraysh tribe was threatening his life